Solar Ash
Also known as: Kohaku Amber , Chivalrous Fox , Chocolate , Fresh Gingerbread
Solar Ash holds a medium position in the orange range and reads as warm and inviting. You'll see it used for children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.49:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Solar Ash color codes
- HEX
- #CC6622
- RGB
- rgb(204, 102, 34)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 102, 34, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 71%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 83%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 83%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(55.1 38.4 54.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.1% 0.150 49.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: chocolate #D2691E · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 2010: Signal orange #D4652F · ΔE 3.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Solar Ash works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Solar Ash
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Solar Ash by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.82:1
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Aa on black
contrast 5.49:1
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Best text color on a Solar Ash background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Solar Ash
Solar Ash with its complement
Soft neighbors of Solar Ash
Solar Ash triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chocolate #D2691E · ΔE 1.7
- Cinnamon #D26911 · ΔE 2.9
- Cajeta #C46D29 · ΔE 3.1
- Cork Wood #CC7744 · ΔE 5.4
- Fire Ant #BE6400 · ΔE 5.6
- Bronzed #DD6633 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Solar Ash is closest to Swimmer .
FAQ
Solar Ash FAQs
What color is Solar Ash?
Solar Ash is a medium orange with the hex code #CC6622. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 71% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Solar Ash?
The hex code for Solar Ash is #CC6622. In RGB it's rgb(204, 102, 34), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 83%, 20%).
What colors go well with Solar Ash?
Solar Ash pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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